Patents by Inventor Paulo Bravo
Paulo Bravo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240302794Abstract: A device (6) for autonomous adjustment of the active length of a spiral (5), for oscillators (4, 5) of the balance-spiral type, comprising a cock (12) mounted on a plate (13) of a horological movement (2) and in which a balance shaft pivots, the spiral (5) including an inner end secured to the balance shaft and an outer end secured to a balance spring stud (8) fastened to a balance spring stud holder (10), the balance spring stud holder (10) being pivotably mounted on the cock (12) concentrically to the balance shaft, and means for modifying the active length of the spiral (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Paulo BRAVO, Andres Cabezas Jurin
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Publication number: 20240302797Abstract: A device (6) for autonomously adjusting the active length of a balance spring (5), for an oscillator (4, 5) of the sprung balance type, including a cock (12) mounted on a plate (13) of a horological movement (2) and in which cock a balance staff pivots, the balance spring (5) including an inner end integral with the balance staff and an outer end integral with a first stud (8) fastened to a stud-holder (10), the stud-holder (10) being pivotally mounted on the cock (12) concentrically with the balance staff, and means for modifying the active length of the balance spring (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Paulo BRAVO, Andres CABEZAS JURIN
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Publication number: 20240302795Abstract: A device (6) for autonomously adjusting the active length of a balance spring (5), for an oscillator (4, 5) of the sprung balance type, including a cock (12) mounted on a plate (13) of a horological movement (2) and in which cock a balance staff pivots, the balance spring (5) including an inner end integral with the balance staff and an outer end integral with a stud (8) fastened to a stud-holder (10), the stud-holder (10) being pivotally mounted on the cock (12) concentrically with the balance staff, and means for modifying the active length of the balance spring (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Paulo BRAVO, Andres Cabezas Jurin
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Publication number: 20240302796Abstract: A device (6) for autonomous adjustment of the active length of a spiral (5), for a balance-spiral type oscillator (4, 5), including a cock (12) mounted on a plate (13) of a horological movement (2) and in which a balance shaft pivots, the spiral (5) including an inner end secured to the balance shaft and an outer end secured to a balance spring stud (8) fastened to a balance spring stud holder (10), the balance spring stud holder (10) being pivotably mounted on the cock (12) concentrically with the balance shaft, and means for modifying the active length of the spiral (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Paulo BRAVO, Andres CABEZAS JURIN
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Publication number: 20240206604Abstract: A bracelet clasp of the folding clasp type including a base element (10) whose first and second long sides are formed respectively of first (1) and second (2) spars, at least one leaflet (3, 4) which is pivotable and articulated on the first and/or the second short side of the base element (10), and at least one cover (5, 6) pivoting and articulated on the at least one leaflet (3, 4). The base element (10) includes first (11) and second (12) openings joined to the first (1) and second (2) spars so that they constitute the flexible member, a pressure exerted simultaneously on each of the spars (1, 2) in a direction transverse to the clasp leading to an elastic deformation of the spars (1, 2) and to the unbolting of the at least one cover (5, 6) of the base element (10) to allow the wearer to open the clasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: June 27, 2024Applicant: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère SuisseInventors: Adrien KELLER, Paulo BRAVO, Tim GROSJEAN
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Patent number: 11968054Abstract: The invention relates to a method for broadcasting a message to a wearer of a watch comprising a step of digitising, by way of an electronic device, a graphical representation displayed in an aperture of a dial of said watch and a step of transmitting, by way of said electronic device, the message associated with said digitised graphical representation.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Jean-Luc Bazin, Paulo Bravo
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Patent number: 11583042Abstract: An adjustable link (10) for watch or jewellery bracelet (100), including a first element (1) and second element (2) assembled by spacing adjustment means (30) according to discrete positions, the first element (1) including a transverse chamber (15) enclosing two jaws (12A; 12B) returned one towards the other by springs (13A; 13B) and including notches (120A; 120B) for immobilising in various longitudinal positions (D) a stop element (5) integral with the second structural element (2), these jaws (12A; 12B) being disengageable by transverse push-buttons (3A; 3B), each including a protrusion or recess (31) continuously engaging with an complementary protrusion or recess (131) of the first structural element (1) for protecting the spacing adjustment means (30) against the insertion of foreign bodies, and for hiding same from the view of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Sophie Lachat, Paulo Bravo
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Patent number: 11537085Abstract: A horological movement (6) including: a plate (7); a mechanical resonator (8) including an oscillating balance (11) rotatably mounted relative to the plate (7), and a spiral spring (22) coupled to the balance (11); an electromagnetic regulator (29) coupled to the mechanical resonator (8) to regulate the frequency of the oscillations of the balance (11), and including at least one permanent magnet (30) fixedly mounted relative to the plate (7), at least one coil (31), a quartz or silicon resonator (32) and an electronic circuit (33) connected to the resonator (32) and to the coil (31), all mounted on the balance (11) while being completely included in an inner cavity (18) delimited by the latter.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Jean-Jacques Born, Paulo Bravo, Olivier Matthey
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Publication number: 20220338601Abstract: A bracelet clasp (1) including a strip (2), a first end (20) whereof is hinged to a first end (30) of a first bracelet strand (3), and the second end (21) of the strip (2) is free, said strip (2) having a cut-out (5) forming at least a rigid portion (22) and two opposing deformable portions (23, 24), each including a hook (6, 6?) arranged to engage with a hole (40) in a second bracelet strand (4) and to lock the clasp on said second strand (4), simultaneous pressures exerted on the deformable portions (23, 24) resulting in the unlocking of the clasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventor: Paulo Bravo
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Patent number: 11410514Abstract: A transponder for securing a product displayed in a shop. The transponder includes two blocks each including a contact surface, the contact surfaces being positioned face to face, the blocks being connected to each other by an adjustable connection, that allows to manually adjust the moving closer together or farther apart of the blocks with respect to one another, thus allowing the transponder to be attached to a suitable element of the product, by gripping the element between the contact surfaces of the blocks, one of the blocks including wireless detection and transmission equipment, which allows the remote management of the presence of the transponder on the suitable element.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Alexandre Lamontagne, Jonathan Bregnard, Cedric Nicolas, Cedric Kaltenrieder, Paulo Bravo
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Patent number: 11397410Abstract: A device for autonomous adjustment of the active length of a balance spring includes a regulator mounted on a plate with a cock, a balance spring stud holder being pivotally mounted on the cock, the regulator being pivotally mounted on the stud holder and including a pivot arm and device for changing the active length of the balance spring by pivoting the regulator. The device includes an elastic stress device to exert an elastic, return-to-position action on the regulator, and an inertia block, mounted for free rotation on the cock and connected to the pivot arm of the regulator, arranged to move the pivot arm of the regulator between a rest position and a correction position of the device, and simultaneously act on the device for changing the active length of the balance spring.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventor: Paulo Bravo
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Patent number: 11231685Abstract: The invention relates to a timepiece comprising at least an hour indicator, a minute indicator, a movement arranged to drive the hour indicator and the minute indicator, a dial, a crown and an indicator for at least one time zone, housed inside a first case. According to the invention, the first case is rotatable inside a second case about an axis of rotation, so that a rotation of the first case in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction with respect to the second case allows a time zone to be chosen and the time in the selected time zone to be indicated.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventor: Paulo Bravo
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Publication number: 20210076788Abstract: An adjustable link (10) for watch or jewellery bracelet (100), including a first element (1) and second element (2) assembled by spacing adjustment means (30) according to discrete positions, the first element (1) including a transverse chamber (15) enclosing two jaws (12A; 12B) returned one towards the other by springs (13A; 13B) and including notches (120A; 120B) for immobilising in various longitudinal positions (D) a stop element (5) integral with the second structural element (2), these jaws (12A; 12B) being disengageable by transverse push-buttons (3A; 3B), each including a relief (31) continuously engaging with an complementary relief (131) of the first structural element (1) for protecting the spacing adjustment means (30) against the insertion of foreign bodies, and for hiding same from the view of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Sophie LACHAT, Paulo BRAVO
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Publication number: 20210065526Abstract: A transponder for securing a product displayed in a shop. The transponder includes two blocks each including a contact surface, the contact surfaces being positioned face to face, the blocks being connected to each other by an adjustable connection, that allows to manually adjust the moving closer together or farther apart of the blocks with respect to one another, thus allowing the transponder to be attached to a suitable element of the product, by gripping the element between the contact surfaces of the blocks, one of the blocks including wireless detection and transmission equipment, which allows the remote management of the presence of the transponder on the suitable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd.Inventors: Alexandre LAMONTAGNE, Jonathan Bregnard, Cedric Nicolas, Cedric Kaltenrieder, Paulo Bravo
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Publication number: 20210051032Abstract: The invention relates to a method for broadcasting a message to a wearer of a watch comprising a step of digitising, by way of an electronic device, a graphical representation displayed in an aperture of a dial of said watch and a step of transmitting, by way of said electronic device, the message associated with said digitised graphical representation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Jean-Luc BAZIN, Paulo BRAVO
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Patent number: 10816934Abstract: A timepiece movement is provided, including a first regulating member and a first escapement associated therewith; a first train connecting the first escapement to a first energy source; a second regulating member and a second escapement associated therewith; a second train connecting the second escapement to a second energy source; a display of a current time; at least one differential gear including a first input wheel meshing with the first train and a second input wheel meshing with the second train, the at least one differential gear driving the display, where the second regulating member consumes less energy than the first regulating member.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Jean-Luc Bazin, Paulo Bravo
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Publication number: 20200319598Abstract: A horological movement (6) including: a plate (7); a mechanical resonator (8) including an oscillating balance (11) rotatably mounted relative to the plate (7), and a spiral spring (22) coupled to the balance (11); an electromagnetic regulator (29) coupled to the mechanical resonator (8) to regulate the frequency of the oscillations of the balance (11), and including at least one permanent magnet (30) fixedly mounted relative to the plate (7), at least one coil (31), a quartz or silicon resonator (32) and an electronic circuit (33) connected to the resonator (32) and to the coil (31), all mounted on the balance (11) while being completely included in an inner cavity (18) delimited by the latter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Jean-Jacques BORN, Paulo BRAVO, Olivier MATTHEY
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Publication number: 20200110363Abstract: A timepiece movement is provided, including a first regulating member and a first escapement associated therewith; a first train connecting the first escapement to a first energy source; a second regulating member and a second escapement associated therewith; a second train connecting the second escapement to a second energy source; a display of a current time; at least one differential gear including a first input wheel meshing with the first train and a second input wheel meshing with the second train, the at least one differential gear driving the display, where the second regulating member consumes less energy than the first regulating member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Jean-Luc BAZIN, Paulo BRAVO
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Patent number: 10514659Abstract: A timepiece movement is provided, including a first regulating member and a first escapement connected by a first train to a first energy source, where the first train, the first escapement, the first regulating member, and the first energy source together define a first assembly; a second regulating member and a second escapement connected by a second train to a second energy source, where the second train, the second escapement, the second regulating member, and the second energy source together define a second assembly; at least one differential gear configured to ensure a kinematic connection between the first and the second assemblies; a display of the current time; and a mechanism for stopping and allowing operation of one of the regulating members, where the differential gear carries the display to display the current time regardless of which of the regulating members is operating.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventors: Jean-Luc Bazin, Paulo Bravo
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Publication number: 20190324400Abstract: The invention relates to a timepiece comprising at least an hour indicator, a minute indicator, a movement arranged to drive the hour indicator and the minute indicator, a dial, a crown and an indicator for at least one time zone, housed inside a first case. According to the invention, the first case is rotatable inside a second case about an axis of rotation, so that a rotation of the first case in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction with respect to the second case allows a time zone to be chosen and the time in the selected time zone to be indicated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: The Swatch Group Research and Development LtdInventor: Paulo BRAVO